Amendments to Executive Orders Relating to Certain Certificates and Badges
Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Summary
Changes the rules for giving special certificates and badges to members of the Uniformed Services who work at the White House or for the Vice President.
What problem does this solve?
The old rules for giving special awards to service members at the White House were not clear enough to include all uniformed service branches. This order updates the rules to cover all Uniformed Services and makes the process for getting the awards clearer.
What does this order do?
Expands eligibility for the Presidential Service Certificate
Updates the rules to award the Presidential Service Certificate to members of all United States Uniformed Services assigned to the White House or other direct support positions in the EOP.
Updates eligibility for the Vice Presidential Service Badge
Changes the rules for the Vice Presidential Service Badge to include all U.S. Uniformed Services members assigned to the Office of the Vice President for at least one year.
Links Presidential Service Badge to the certificate
Clarifies that the Presidential Service Badge is awarded to those who have already received the Presidential Service Certificate and is worn as part of the uniform.
Clarifies awarding process for Vice Presidential Badge
Specifies that department secretaries can award the Vice Presidential Service Badge upon recommendation from the Vice President's designee.
Who does this affect?
- Members of the U.S. Uniformed Services
- White House Military Office personnel
- Executive Office of the President staff
What is the real world impact?
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Standardizes award eligibility for all Uniformed Services
Ensures that members from all eight Uniformed Services, including the Public Health Service and NOAA Corps, are clearly eligible for Presidential and Vice Presidential service awards, not just traditional military branches.
When does this start?
The changes take effect on December 20, 2024.